Make your dream career a reality. Study, work and live in Queensland with a student visa.
Study and training visa subclasses
All Australian visas are issued by the Department of Home Affairs. To get started, you need to apply for the right subclass and provide the required documentation.
There are several visa subclasses that allow students to study in Australia.
The Department of Home Affairs Visa List provides detailed information on each of the visas listed above, including specific requirements and documentation.
Student visa eligibility
Australia has strict student visa requirements for applicants. To be eligible you must meet these requirements which include:
- Confirmation of Enrolment with an Australian education provider
- Academic entry requirements such as proof of academic performance
- English language proficiency requirements such as an approved English language test
- Finance requirements such as evidence of funds for courses and living in Australia
- Health requirements such as proof of overseas student health cover
- Insurance requirements such as proof of international student travel insurance for the duration of your stay
- Genuine Student requirements
The Australian Government also has a range of criteria that applies to overseas students seeking a visa, including student visa working hours and hours of study you must complete in Australia.
Please visit Department of Home Affairs to learn more
Post-study work opportunities
Once you have finished your studies, most international students return to their home countries. If you want to stay in Australia temporarily to work, you may be able to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
Visit the Department of Home Affairs for more information.